Yamaha YZF 600R (2001)

The Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat is a motorcycle model from 2001 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a total capacity of 599cc. It boasts a liquid cooling system and an induction with four Keihin CV downdraft carburetors. The bike can reach a maximum power of 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 11500 rpm, with a torque of 65.7 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm. The Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat has a 6-speed transmission and a durable 530 O-ring chain OEM sprocket. The bike has a twin spar, steel, delta box frame and telescopic fork front suspension, with monoshock adjustable preload, bump and rebound in the rear suspension. The front brakes have two 300mm discs with 4-piston calipers, and a single 245mm disc with 2-piston caliper in the rear brakes. The Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat has 120/60-17 and 160/60-17 tires for the front and rear, respectively. The bike has a dry weight of 189 kg / 417 lbs and a wet weight of 210 kg / 463 lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 19 liters / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal and can reach an average consumption of 6.1 L/100 km / 16.4 km/l / 38.6 US mpg / 46.3 Imp mpg. The Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat also has impressive braking and speed capabilities, with a braking 60 km/h – 0 at 13.5 m / 44.3 ft and a standing 1/4 mile record of 11.3 sec / 194.7 km/h / 121 mph. The bike’s top speed is impressive at 246.8 km/h / 153.3 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat

Year: 2001

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 62 x 49.6 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 12.0:1

Induction: 4 x 36 mm Keihin CV downdraft carburetors

Ignition: Digital TCI

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 11500 rpm

Max Power Rear Tyre: 67.9 kW / 91.0 hp @ 11500 rpm

Max Torque: 65.7 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: 530 O-ring chain OEM sprocket sizes per tooth Front= 15 Back= 47

Frame: Twin spar, steel, delta box

Front Suspension: 41 mm telescopic fork adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping

Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in

Rear Suspension: Monoshock adjustable preload, bump and rebound

Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Front Brakes: 2x 300 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/60-17

Rear Tyre: 160/60-17

Rake: 25.0 degrees

Trail: 97 mm / 3.82 in

Dimensions: Length 2060mm / 81.1 in Width 754 mm / 29.6 in Height 1190 mm / 46.8 in

Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55.7 in

Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.7 in

Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in

Dry Weight: 189 kg / 417 lbs

Wet Weight: 210 kg / 463 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal

Consumption Average: 6.1 L/100 km / 16.4 km/l / 38.6 US mpg / 46.3 Imp mpg

Braking 60 km/h – 0: 13.5 m / 44.3 ft

Braking 100 km/h – 0: 37.5 m / 123 ft

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.3 sec / 194.7 km/h / 121 mph

Top Speed: 246.8 km/h / 153.3 mph